April 26, 2014

DressYourLife/LiturgicalDress: why/what?

Dress to God’s Word / “Liturgical Dress”: why and what

As lay Catholic Christian and music minister, I’ve wanted to integrate the daily Bible readings into my prayer, life, and ministry. Since I hadn’t always made time to spend with the readings, I looked for something to help me be more consistent.

In a post, I summarize each reading of the day and include a “word cloud” (sometimes shaped) of their text, something related from Pope Francis (often from his homily), daily reflections (with summaries), related music, a selfie with bullets relating it to the readings; occasionally I add a special feature such as a “Roamin’ Catholic” report (when I attend a different Mass).The music is often sacred (in various flavors, with unusual arrangements and some original stuff), but I add related show tunes, opera, country, pop, and spoofs when I find them. I get the most feedback from the music links; please click them!My outward dress challenges me to the more important matter of making my daily life more in tune with God's Word, as we’re challenged to clothe ourselves in Christ (Colossians 3:12-14) and to put on God’s armor (Ephesians 6:11-17).